OPTI-UPS ES1500C User Manual

User Guide

Enhance Series

Models ES550C, ES800C, ES1000C, ES1500C

ES1000C-RM, ES1500C-RM

For your records

The serial number of your UPS is on the rear panel. You should note the serial number in the space provided below. Retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.

Model No: Serial No.: Purchase Date:

LIMITED WARRANTY

What the warranty covers:

We warrant this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, we will at our sole option repair or replace the product with a like product.

How long the warranty is effective:

For accurate warranty period and conditions, please contact local branch offices or your dealers.

Who the warranty protects:

This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.

What the warranty does not cover:

1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.

2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: a) Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, or other acts of nature,

unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions

supplied with the product. b) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized. c) The fault is result of accidental damage or damage in transit or

transportation, including but not limited to liquid spillage. d) Removal or installation of the product. e) Causes external to the product. f) Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications. g) Normal wear and tear. h) Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

3. Removal, installation and set-up service charges.

III

Limitation of implied warranties:

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Exclusion of damages:

OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

1. DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE

PRODUCT*, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF

USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS

OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA,

LOSS OF SOFTWARE, COSTS OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT,

INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, CLAIMS BY

THIRD PARTIES, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED

OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

2. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL

OR OTHERWISE.

3. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

Effect of state law (for US):

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

Limitations of Warranty (for Australian States and Territories)

The Trade Practices Act 1974 and corresponding State and Territory Fair Trading Acts or legalization of another Government (“the relevant acts”) in certain circumstances imply mandatory conditions and warranties which cannot be excluded. This warranty is in addition to and not in replacement for such conditions and warranties. To the extent permitted by the Relevant Acts, in relation to your product and any other materials provided with the product (“the Goods”) the liability of Opti Australia under the Relevant Acts is limited, at the option of Opti Australia to:

• Replacement of the Goods; or

• Repair of the Goods; or

• Payment of the cost of replacing the Goods; or

• Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired.

Opti Australia reserves the right to request proof of purchase upon any warranty claim.

Life Support:

We do not recommend the use of our UPS products for life support equipment or

direct care where failure of a UPS product could cause failure of, or diminished effectiveness of the life support equipment or patient care.

*Except as expressly provided for by the UPS “Equipment Protection Policy”

EFFECTIVE October 1, 1997

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY FOR REFERENCE.

• CAUTION: A BATTERY CAN PRESENT A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, BURNS FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS.

• WHEN REPLACING BATTERIES, USE THE SAME NUMBER AND THE FOLLOWING TYPE BATTERIES: SEALED LEAD-ACID MAINTENANCE FREE

• PROPER DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES IS REQUIRED. REFER TO YOUR LOCAL CODES FOR DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS.

CAUTION:

THE UPS CONTAINS VOLTAGES WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. ALL REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE UPS HAS ITS OWN INTERNAL ENERGY SOURCE (BATTERY). THE OUTPUT RECEPTACLES MAY BE ALIVE EVEN WHEN THE UPS IS NOT CONNECTED TO AN AC SUPPLY.

Safe and continuous operation of the UPS depends partially on the care taken by users. Please observe the following precautions.

• Do not disassemble the UPS.

• Do not attempt to power the UPS from any receptacle except a 2-pole

3-wire grounded receptacle.

• Do not place the UPS near water or in environments of excessive humility.

• Do not allow liquid or any foreign objects to get inside the UPS.

• Do not block air vents on the side of the UPS.

• Do not plug appliances, such as hair dryers, into the UPS receptacles.

• Do not place the UPS under direct sunshine or close to heat-emitting

sources.

• This UPS is intended for installation in a temperature controlled, indoor area free of conductive contaminants.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the UPS and easily accessible.

• With the installation of the UPS it should be prevented, that the sum of the

leakage current of the UPS and the connected consumer exceeds 3.5mA.

• T he battery supply should be disconnected in the plus and minus pole at the quick connectors of the battery when maintenance or service work inside the UPS is necessary.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The battery may explode.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries, released electrolyte is

harmful to the skin and eyes.

• A battery can present a risk of electric shock and high short circuit current. The following precaution should be observed when working on batteries

* Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.

* Use tools with insulated handles.

z To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with 20

amperes maximum branch circuit overcurrent protection in accordance with the National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA 70.

VII

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) WARNING:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC)

This equipment does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. Operation in a residential area may cause Unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception requiring the owner or operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.

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